IRC Nutritionist Job
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IRC Nutritionist Job
Key Responsibilities
- In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the distribution of family MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.
- In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices during Covid – 19 Pandemic.
- Train and mentor families including CHEWs and CHVs on family MUAC approach.
- Support the nutrition officer in the development of wok plans for the activities to be implemented.
- Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
- Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
- Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented.
- Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
- Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement and monitor supply control.
- Support MOH on DQAs.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with KNDI.
Experience/Competence
- Minimum 1year experience within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition.
- Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
- Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
- Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically.
- Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills.
- Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
- Fluency in Nga’Turkana desirable
- Flexible and positive personality
- Strong planning and implementation capacity
- Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker
How To Apply
Categories: NGO Jobs In Kenya
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